What became of these Whidbey Island bucks?

[O. hemionus]

Hey, do any of you islanders know about the fate of these two bucks? I have tons of photos of these two over multiple years, and I've been tracking their antler progression. I heard rumors about the smaller one being harvested in 2009, and I think the larger one may have been harvested that year as well since he disappeared after that fall. The pictures I have of the larger buck were taken in 2008, and the ones for the small buck were taken in 2009. The small buck only had half a tail...it was pretty short. Just curious what happened, and want to congratulate  the hunters who took these unique bucks. They hung out near Ft. Casey.

[seth30]

They have a better chance of being hit by cars than harvested on the island.   

[Dmulcahy]

They have a better chance of being hit by cars than harvested on the island.   

I have friends who kill big island bucks every year, but I don't know what happened to those two.

[irishevox]

wow impressive!!!!!!! wish i could get on these!!!!! but yeah... like he said probably get hit by a car than "harvested"

[Old Man Yager]

That bigger buck is awesome, I love the bases and extra points. Sure hope he didn't get road killed

[CMG]

Sure do MMMMMM.........
 

[O. hemionus]

Sure do MMMMMM.........
 

Really? Is that from one of these two? If so, which one?

[irishevox]

wish i knew where these were

[lokidog]

Sure do MMMMMM.........
 

Really? Is that from one of these two? If so, which one?

I think he's messing with you.        Love the antlers on the big guy!

[O. hemionus]

Sure do MMMMMM.........
 

Really? Is that from one of these two? If so, which one?

I think he's messing with you.        Love the antlers on the big guy!

Figured as much but hoping someone was lucky enough to bag them. I know the sheds from the picture of the big guy are still out there somewhere, since I saw him the next spring w/o 'em.

[irishevox]

still impressive buck regardless of on whidbey or not!